Action Comics #580

Action Comics #580 (June 1986) delivers a fittingly dramatic image courtesy of cover artist Gil Kane: Superman straining with every ounce of his considerable might to shatter a massive set of chains that bind him, a burst of energy exploding behind him as the links begin to give way. The determined expression on his face says everything about the Man of Steel's resolve, and the cover promises three complete stories inside — including "The Day Superman Couldn't Save!" — making this a genuinely satisfying package for Superman fans of the era.